A recent opening of a new tourist spot in Nan province, Thailand, named Gate to Heaven sparked widespread criticism for its striking resemblance to the famous Lempuyang Temple in Bali, Indonesia.
The site’s replication of the iconic Lepuyang Temple ignited a heated online debate about cultural appropriation and originality in tourism.
The Gate to Heaven became a trending topic on social media platforms after a popular travel page shared images of the newly opened site. The photos showcased a view similar to the iconic Lempuyang Temple in Bali, a popular tourist destination in Indonesia, with the post captioned,
“There is not only one Gate to Heaven in Bali but we also have one in Nan.”
The new tourist spot is open daily from 8am to 6pm, charging an entrance fee of 50 baht. Its popularity rapidly soared, attracting numerous visitors eager to capture…
